A historic locomotive replica has been test run from Crewe on Wednesday 4 March, as part of plans to upgrade high speed trains to sustained running at 125mph.

Class 43 HST units, recreated as The Midland Pullman, Britains's first ever luxury high speed train, departed from Crewe Railway Station at 10.58am on a non-stop journey to London Euston.

Renowned for its striking dark blue livery, The Midland Pullman travels along the West Coast Main Line via Lichfield Trent Valley, Stafford, Tamworth, Nuneaton Rugby, Milton Keynes and Watford Junction to London Euston.

The Midland Pullman is an official test to increase the line speed for high speed trains on the West Coast Main Line to a sustained 125mph (image via Nub News)

Travelling at 125mph throughout the 158-mile journey (by track), The Midland Pullman is an official test to increase the line speed for high speed trains on the West Coast Main Line.

Midland Pullman said: "We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to travel on the Midland Pullman train for a test run from Crewe to London Euston and return as our HST (High Speed Train) travels for the first time at 125mph on a non-stop journey.

"This train is operated as an official test with a view to the line speed for HST's being upgraded to sustained running at 125mph.

"It travels along the West Coast Main Line via Stafford, Rugby and Milton Keynes for an arrival in London Euston at 12.55pm and departure at 2.05pm for the return journey."

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